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Afro-Futurism: Costume Design and Textiles of Black Panther

March 4, 2018

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For me Black Panther was a wonderland of hairstyles, tattoos, makeup, body modification, and costume design. My all-time fave, Okoye’s Red Dress as seen below...

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Simplicity Spring+Summer Sewing Patterns

April 4, 2016

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Simplicity #1196I was shopping around for some sewing patterns and wanted to buy them all… Here are just a few on my list to buy...

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Dreamland: Forgotten Fashion Of Far Off Cultures

May 29, 2014

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The Ladakhi of India photographed by Jimmy Nelson Check out these stunning portraits of tribal cultures from all over the world that still exist today...

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Mr. Gugu & Miss Go

January 29, 2013

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OMG! Heart these photo-realistic sweaters by Mr. Gugu & Miss Go. It’s not knit but it’s great inspiration. They make t-shirts and leggings too. Soo...

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Pantone Color of the Year 2013

January 3, 2013

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Happy 2013! Here’s PANTONE Emerald 17-5641, Pantone’s Color of the Year. Last year was a bad year. From Colorado to Sandy Hook; Hurricane Sandy to...

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Knitted Sweater of the Day: Annie Larson

September 5, 2012

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And ZOMG! My personal fave – knitted shorts and pants?! WIN! Check out these 80s-inspired geometrics a la Saved By The Bell. But better! The...

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Sewing in Afghanistan

August 17, 2012

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Woman and child sewing together in a yurt in the Kyrgyz lands. Wakhan Corridor, Afghanistan. Above is the winning picture for the National Geographic Traveler...

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Thimble Blossoms Quilt Patterns

June 17, 2012

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Look at these wall to wall gorgeous quilts by Thimble Blossoms!!! ❤ ❤ ❤ I love the designs, textures, color schemes… And especially the unique...

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International Yarn Bombing Day 2012

June 9, 2012

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Yarn covered stairs for International Yarn Bombing Day, Sydney, Australia (CC by JAM Project) – From BBC.com Jun, 9th, 2012 – Today is the 2nd...

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OMG! Heart Wunderknit

May 6, 2012

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A giant pin-board of knit and crochet from heaven! Before there was Pinterest! I don’t know who Wunderknit is but they ROCK!! It’s a great...

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Pantone Color of the Year 2012

May 4, 2012

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It’s Tangerine Tango!! PANTONE Tangerine Tango 17-1463 to be exact. If you have a project featuring Tangerine Tango send it over to Pantone! They will...

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